Dental Assisting

Imagine Yourself...

Taking x-rays of patients teeth

Making tooth whitening trays

Taking impressions of patients teeth

What will I learn...

You may think that every scrub-wearing staff member in the dentist office is either a dentist or a dental hygienist. Some of those staff members are, while others are professionals performing important tasks like making sure the dental office is running smoothly and facilitating care to dental patients. Those team members are called Dental Assistants.

If you have strong communication skills, enjoy working with your hands as well as your mind and are interested in a career with lots of responsibility, dental assisting is for you.

High School Credits Earned

Math (1 credit)Science (1 credit)Electives (4 credits)

Certifications

CPR / AED and Bloodborne Pathogens Certifications

What's Next / Employment in the FieldStudents interested in pursuing a career seek employment as a dental assistant. Students also have the option to continue their education and pursue a course of study to become an Expanded Function Dental Assistant, or post secondary education in Dental Hygiene or Dentistry.

Qualifying graduates are eligible to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board examination to become Certified Dental Assistants.

The Centor for Technology has long standing partnerships with businesses and industry leaders through program advisory committees. The goal of these committees is to ensure that CTE's programs are meeting and exceeding industry standards. Advisory Committees meet twice per year. Posted below are the most recent minutes.